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ACC Tipoff Launches Women's Basketball Season with Global Matchups

10/7/2025

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Summary

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tipoff in Charlotte, North Carolina marks the start of the 2025-26 women's basketball season.
ESPN will air over 100 games featuring ACC teams, including 20 ranked matchups.
Notable non-conference games include Duke vs. Baylor in Paris and UConn vs. Louisville in Germany.
The ACC/SEC Challenge includes five Top 25 matchups, including NC State vs. Oklahoma.

History

Historical Context

Established on June 14, 1953, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) began with seven schools, leaving the Southern Conference due to its ban on postseason play. Over the decades, the ACC expanded to 18 members, enhancing its national profile and media presence, including over 100 ESPN broadcasts in the 2025-26 season, while promoting women's basketball and reflecting trends in sports globalization.

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Story summary

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tipoff in Charlotte, North Carolina marks the start of the 2025-26 women's basketball season.
ESPN will air over 100 games featuring ACC teams, including 20 ranked matchups.
Notable non-conference games include Duke vs. Baylor in Paris and UConn vs. Louisville in Germany.
The ACC/SEC Challenge includes five Top 25 matchups, including NC State vs. Oklahoma.

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